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Why the Wudang Ancient
Building Complex and
scenic area are special
This extensive Wudang complex of remarkable palaces, temples, pagodas and nunneries
is constructed on the slopes, cliffs and peaks of the verdant Wudang
mountain scenic area. That natural setting is so photogenic that it
was chosen for background scenes for the
internationally acclaimed movie "Crouching
Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
Interesting insights
about Wudang
 The
Wudang version of Kung Fu martial arts has been
known and respected throughout China for
centuries. It is now world famous, thanks to the
global exposure of the above mentioned movie.
The
earliest construction of the Wudang complex dates back to the 7th
century Tang Dynasty, but most of the existing
structures were built during the Ming Dynasty
(14th to 17th centuries).
It
took the Ming Dynasty a decade and hundreds of
thousands of workers and soldiers to upgrade the
Wudang complex.
Sadly,
in 2003, a fire severely damaged Yuzhengong Palace
(one of Wudang's major sites) and some other
structures. Restoration plans
are underway.
Wudang tidbits
Wudang
mountain has long been linked with Taoism and is
the holiest of China's Taoist mountains.
The
Wudang scenic area covers roughly 300 square
kilometers (about 125 square miles).
Tips for your
vacation tour or trip
Spring
and fall are the two best seasons for exploring
the Wudang building complex and scenic area.
Wudang
is an easy side trip if your cruise of the Yangtze
River gorges begins or ends in or near Wuhan city.
Location
The Wudang Ancient Building Complex and scenic
area lie in
northwestern Hubei province. See below map for
photos & descriptions of Hubei's other two
Hillman Wonders.
Pronunciation guide
Wudang: woo-dah'ng
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